Method and apparatus for providing intrapericardial access and inserting intrapericardial electrodes
US5071428A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06104
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Intrapericardial access is provided by clamping the wall of the pericardium between elongate jaw elements carrying axially aligned tubular guides and passing a guide wire through the guides and the pericardial tissue therebetween. In the preferred embodiment the jaw elements include interengageable ratchets for holding the elements in clamping engagement with the wall of the pericardium and aligned pointed extensions for piercing the pericardial tissue clamped between the elements. Further intrapericardial access is provided by an additional tubular guide carried by the jaw element intended to be disposed in the pericardium during placement of the guide wire.
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